Mister David vs Citronella
Where Mister David belongs to Little Greene's range, Citronella is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Mister David (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Citronella (LRV 41), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mister David runs yellow while Citronella is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mister David vs Citronella Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mister David on one side and Citronella on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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